Sr. Manager, Real Estate

We invite you to join us at Driven Brands!

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash.

With over 4,500 centers in 15 countries, Driven Brands is the parent company of some of North America’s leading automotive service brands including Take 5 Oil Change, Take 5 Car Wash, Driven Glass, Meineke, Maaco, CARSTAR, and more.  Our network services over 50 million vehicles annually and generates more than $5 billion in system-wide sales each year.

Our culture inspires high performance and innovation, enabling our employees to go further, faster in their careers. With amazing people and great brands, we confidently look forward to exciting growth ahead, and believe in following the values that support this vision.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 Position Summary:

Driven Brands is hiring a Senior Real Estate Manager to lead real estate development for Take 5 Oil Change in select markets. This role will manage the full development process—from site identification to store opening in select corporate markets—and support franchisees with their development pipelines in select franchisee markets. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing brand and make a direct impact on national expansion. 

What You’ll Do:

    •   Identify and secure top-tier real estate sites for development 

   •   Manage the full development lifecycle: site selection, LOI negotiation, due diligence, and coordination through store opening 

   •   Partner with franchisees to support market planning and pipeline execution 

   •   Build and maintain relationships with brokers, landlords, developers, and municipalities 

   •   Collaborate with internal teams (legal, construction, finance) to ensure timely deal execution 

   •   Track and report on pipeline progress and key performance metrics  

What We’re Looking For :

   •   5+ years of real estate development experience, preferably in retail, automotive, or QSR 

   •   Strong negotiation and project management skills 

   •   Experience working with both corporate and franchise models 

   •   Proven ability to manage multiple deals across regions 

   •   Must be based in Miami or the Northeast U.S., with the ability to travel up to 30%

Bonus Points For: 

   •    Experience with high-volume, multi-unit expansion 

   •   Knowledge of zoning, entitlements, and permitting processes 

   •   Passion for fast-paced, high-growth environments  

Why Join Us? 

Driven Brands is the largest automotive services company in North America, home to iconic brands like Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke, Maaco, and more. We offer a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where great ideas get the green light—and careers grow fast. 

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Base pay offered may vary depending on actual location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Supplemental pay types may include commissions or bonus incentives, depending on the role. Driven Brands offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.drivenbrandsbenefits.com